Eating Disorder Clinic

Eating Disorder Clinics

If you or a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder, it is extremely important to find an eating disorder clinic as soon as possible. The caring professionals at Recovery Connection are here to help you locate a treatment center tailored to your specific needs. Call us now, toll-free, at 1-800-99-DETOX (1-800-993-3869). Operators are standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week to take your confidential call.

Eating disorder clinics provide treatment for bulimia nervosa, anorexia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating and food addiction. Any quality clinic should also be able to treat substance abuse and addiction problems as almost 50% of all eating disorder cases involve some form of this type of abuse.

One of the biggest problems people face is not knowing which type of eating disorder clinic is right for them. There are two main types of eating disorder clinics to choose from and they are outpatient clinics and inpatient (residential) clinics. Both should have specific criteria for admission allowing you and the clinic to determine which type of treatment is appropriate.

Best Eating Disorder Clinic – Inpatient vs. Outpatient

There is no “best eating disorder clinic” as no one clinic is perfect for everyone. The key is locating the clinic that provides the services you need in order to make a full recovery.

The outpatient model is for individuals in the early stages of their disorder. The problem with this type of treatment is that research has shown most people with an eating disorder do not seek treatment until the mid to later stages of their illness. This makes outpatient eating disorder clinics questionable for those who have not yet completed the treatment offered at a residential clinic. The most effective use of an outpatient eating disorder clinic lies in providing ongoing aftercare treatment in order to ensure long-term recovery.

Residential eating disorder treatment, on the other hand, provides 24-hour supervision, nursing and medical care that is often coupled with intensive psychotherapy. Clinicians in this type of treatment provide nutritional therapy as well as psychiatric care when needed. Detox services are also provided for patients addicted to substances other than food and behavioral therapy is used for patients with unhealthy food related behaviors.

Eating Disorder Clinics and Licenses

Any quality eating disorder clinic should have a minimum of two licenses. One is a state license allowing the clinic to provide mental health services. The other is an accreditation from either the Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations or the American Health Care Administration. Both of these accreditations ensure that the clinic meets a certain standard of care.

For a free confidential assessment and to help you find an eating disorder clinic in your area or anywhere in the nation call us any time, day or night, at 1-800-993-3869. Operators are standing by to take your confidential call.